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2011 National Household Survey: Data tables

Tabulation: Income in 2010 (34), Age Groups (10B), Sex (3) and Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree (11) for the Population Aged 15 Years and Over in Private Households of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2011 National Household Survey

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This table details income in 2010 , age groups , sex and highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households in Courtenay
Global non-response rate (GNR)^{Footnote 1} = 21.6 %
Income in 2010 (34)	Highest certificate, diploma or degree (11)
Income in 2010 (34)	Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree^Footnote 2	No certificate, diploma or degree	High school diploma or equivalent^Footnote 3	Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree^Footnote 4	Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level	Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma^Footnote 5	College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma	University certificate or diploma below bachelor level^Footnote 6	University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above	Bachelor's degree	University certificate, diploma or degree above bachelor level^Footnote 7
Total - Total income in 2010^{Footnote 8}	46,330	8,265	12,500	25,565	18,405	6,785	9,545	2,075	7,165	4,550	2,610
Without income	1,775	1,300	260	215	175	80	75	20	40	40	0
With income	44,555	6,960	12,240	25,350	18,230	6,705	9,465	2,055	7,120	4,515	2,610
Under $5,000^{Footnote 9}	3,765	1,120	1,265	1,380	1,120	410	580	140	260	170	90
$5,000 to $9,999	3,195	590	1,090	1,510	1,130	410	580	140	380	295	85
$10,000 to $14,999	4,465	870	1,495	2,100	1,700	625	850	225	400	265	140
$15,000 to $19,999	4,950	1,085	1,510	2,355	1,815	630	1,020	165	545	310	230
$20,000 to $29,999	7,110	1,180	2,035	3,895	3,175	1,115	1,755	305	725	560	165
$30,000 to $39,999	6,045	865	1,505	3,675	2,850	1,100	1,480	270	830	630	195
$40,000 to $49,999	4,485	495	1,215	2,775	1,975	645	1,120	205	805	605	200
$50,000 to $59,999	3,345	290	915	2,130	1,365	535	665	160	765	455	315
$60,000 to $79,999	3,945	330	665	2,950	1,740	610	825	305	1,215	680	535
$80,000 to $99,999	1,830	80	285	1,465	850	390	380	80	620	300	320
$100,000 and over	1,420	55	265	1,095	520	235	220	60	580	245	335
$100,000 to $124,999	730	15	130	575	320	155	110	50	260	90	165
$125,000 and over	695	35	135	520	195	80	105	15	325	150	175
Median income $^{Footnote 10}	28,173	19,074	23,297	33,637	30,401	31,151	29,881	32,415	44,433	40,157	56,095
Average income $^{Footnote 11}	35,805	24,889	30,964	41,140	36,458	37,592	35,381	37,721	53,127	48,426	61,259
Total - After-tax income in 2010^{Footnote 12}	46,325	8,260	12,500	25,565	18,400	6,785	9,545	2,075	7,160	4,555	2,610
Without after-tax income	1,765	1,290	260	215	175	80	75	20	40	40	0
With after-tax income	44,560	6,970	12,235	25,350	18,230	6,710	9,465	2,055	7,120	4,515	2,605
Under $5,000^{Footnote 13}	3,940	1,145	1,305	1,490	1,195	425	635	140	290	205	90
$5,000 to $9,999	3,215	620	1,095	1,500	1,125	430	555	140	375	295	85
$10,000 to $14,999	4,715	900	1,570	2,245	1,815	640	925	250	430	280	155
$15,000 to $19,999	5,110	1,065	1,560	2,485	1,955	720	1,080	160	535	310	220
$20,000 to $29,999	7,985	1,345	2,280	4,365	3,510	1,175	2,005	330	850	665	185
$30,000 to $39,999	6,865	930	1,670	4,265	3,195	1,215	1,665	315	1,070	800	270
$40,000 to $49,999	4,785	415	1,275	3,095	2,105	775	1,105	220	990	645	345
$50,000 to $59,999	3,255	285	700	2,270	1,420	545	605	270	850	510	345
$60,000 to $79,999	3,135	225	490	2,425	1,330	530	640	155	1,090	545	550
$80,000 to $99,999	890	15	175	700	385	175	155	55	310	125	190
$100,000 and over	665	30	115	515	195	85	100	15	320	145	170
Median after-tax income $^{Footnote 14}	26,436	18,864	21,843	31,146	28,359	29,706	27,932	29,976	40,221	36,132	48,887
Average after-tax income $^{Footnote 15}	31,461	22,600	27,538	35,793	32,186	33,011	31,377	33,214	45,028	41,222	51,610

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Footnote(s)

Footnote 1

For the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) estimates, the global non-response rate (GNR) is used as an indicator of data quality. This indicator combines complete non-response (household) and partial non-response (question) into a single rate. The value of the GNR is presented to users. A smaller GNR indicates a lower risk of non-response bias and as a result, lower risk of inaccuracy. The threshold used for estimates' suppression is a GNR of 50% or more. For more information, please refer to the National Household Survey User Guide, 2011.

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Footnote 2

'Highest certificate, diploma or degree' refers to the highest certificate, diploma or degree completed based on a hierarchy which is generally related to the amount of time spent 'in-class.' For postsecondary completers, a university education is considered to be a higher level of schooling than a college education, while a college education is considered to be a higher level of education than in the trades. Although some trades requirements may take as long or longer to complete than a given college or university program, the majority of time is spent in on-the-job paid training and less time is spent in the classroom.

For further definitions, refer to the National Household Survey Dictionary, Catalogue no. 99-000-X. For any comments on collection, dissemination or data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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Footnote 3

'High school diploma or equivalent' includes persons who have graduated from a secondary school or equivalent. It excludes persons with a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree.

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Footnote 4

'Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree' includes 'apprenticeship or trades certificates or diplomas,' 'college, CEGEP or other non-university certificates or diplomas' and university certificates, diplomas and degrees.

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Footnote 5

'Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma' includes Registered Apprenticeship certificates (including Certificate of Qualification, Journeyperson's designation) and other trades certificates or diplomas such as pre-employment or vocational certificates and diplomas from brief trade programs completed at community colleges, institutes of technology, vocational centres, and similar institutions.

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Footnote 6

Comparisons with other data sources suggest that the category 'University certificate or diploma below bachelor level' was over-reported in the NHS. This category likely includes some responses that are actually college certificates or diplomas, bachelor's degrees or other types of education (e.g., university transfer programs, bachelor's programs completed in other countries, incomplete bachelor's programs, non-university professional designations). We recommend users interpret the results for the 'University certificate or diploma below bachelor level' category with caution.

For any other comments on data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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Footnote 7

'University certificate, diploma or degree above bachelor level' includes the categories 'University certificate or diploma above bachelor level,' 'Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry,' 'Master's degree' and 'Earned doctorate.'

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Footnote 8

Total income - Total income refers to monetary receipts from certain sources, before income taxes and deductions, during calendar year 2010. It includes employment income from wages, salaries, tips, commissions and net income from self-employment (for both unincorporated farm and non-farm activities); income from government sources, such as social assistance, child benefits, employment insurance, old age security pension, Canada or Quebec pension plan benefits and disability income; income from employer and personal pension sources, such as private pensions and payments from annuities and RRIFs; income from investment sources, such as dividends and interest on bonds, accounts, GICs and mutual funds; and other regular cash income, such as child support payments received, spousal support payments (alimony) received and scholarships. The monetary receipts included are those that tend to be of a regular and recurring nature. It excludes one-time receipts, such as lottery winnings, gambling winnings, cash inheritances, lump sum insurance settlements, capital gains and RRSP withdrawals. Capital gains are excluded because they are not by their nature regular and recurring. It is further assumed that they are less likely to be fully spent in the period in which they are received, unlike income that is regular and recurring. Also excluded are employer's contributions to registered pension plans, Canada and Quebec pension plans, and employment insurance. Finally, voluntary inter-household transfers, imputed rent, goods and services produced for barter, and goods produced for own consumption are excluded from this total income definition.

Median income of individuals - The median income of a specified group of income recipients is that amount which divides their income size distribution into two halves, i.e., the incomes of the first half of individuals are below the median, while those of the second half are above the median. Median income is calculated from the individuals with income in that group (e.g., males 45 to 54 years of age).

Average income of individuals - Average income of individuals refers to the weighted mean total income of individuals aged 15 years and over who reported income for 2010. Average income is calculated from unrounded data by dividing the aggregate income of a specified group of individuals (e.g., males aged 45 to 54) by the number of individuals with income in that group.

Median and average incomes of individuals will be calculated for those individuals who are at least 15 years of age and who have an income (positive or negative).

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